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National Wildlife Refuge System: Conserving Our Lands and Resources
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS: Salazar Dedicates the Nation’s 559th and 560th National Wildlife Refuges in New Mexico
September 27, 2012
 Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today dedicated the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge in Albuquerque, making it the first urban refuge in the Southwest and one of a handful across the nation. Salazar was joined by Senator Jeff Bingaman, Representative Martin Heinrich, Bernalillo County Commissioner Art De La Cruz, Chief of the Refuge System Jim Kurth, Service Regional Director Ben Tuggle, and local stakeholders and partners, including the Trust for Public Land. Salazar also traveled to Wind River Ranch near Mora, N.M. for a signing ceremony establishing the Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area on over 4,200 acres donated by the Thaw Charitable Trust. Photo Caption: Valle de Oro and Rio Mora in New Mexico Are Nations's
Newest Refuge. Credit: USFWS
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Promoting Global Wildlife Conservation
Detroit Tigers Kick Off Partnership to Save Tigers
September 27, 2012
 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wildlife Without Borders program has joined forces with the Detroit Tigers to enhance a global endangered species conservation initiative to help save tigers. To commence the partnership, the Detroit Tigers have donated $25,000 to the Wildlife Without Borders’ Tiger Conservation Fund.
Photo Caption: Amur tiger in winter.
Credit: John Goodrich / WCS
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National Wildlife Refuge System: Conserving Our Lands and Resources
Senate Resolution Designates National Wildlife Refuge Week
September 25, 2012
 The U.S. Senate, led by Senator Chris Coons of Delaware and 25 co-sponsors, has officially designated October 14-20, 2012, as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities, their contribution to local economies and their role in keeping alive the American heritage of hunting and fishing. The resolution also reaffirms the intent of the Senate to continue working to conserve wildlife and manage the Refuge System for current and future generations. Photo Caption: 2012 National Wildlife Refuge Week image.
Credit:USFWS
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Protecting the Nation's Wildlife Resources
Colorado Big Game Outfitter Convicted on Six Felony Charges
September 25, 2012
 A Federal jury in Denver found a long-time big game outfitter guilty of six felony Lacey Act violations in connection with unlawful elk and deer hunts sold to non-resident hunters for between $1,200 and $1,600. The defendant, who faces fines of up to $250,000 and 5-year prison terms on each count, will also forfeit two ATVs and a utility trailer used in committing the crimes. Photo Caption: This investigation, which was conducted by the Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, documented the recurring use of hundreds of pounds of salt to bait elk and deer.
Credit: Edwin & Peggy Bauer / USFWS
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